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Please read this page to view important information about our Disclaimer, our
Privacy Policy and the site's Copyright information.
1. Disclaimer.
This site sets out to give accurate information with regard to the set of conditions
known as "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" (IBS). All of the information is given by
acknowledged experts in their various fields. However, IBS is a medical condition
and the information given on the site should in no way be regarded as a replacement
for personal consultation with a qualified medical practitioner.
The Charity
IBS Research Appeal, its associates, officers, trustees, patrons, employees
or other representatives:
(1) do not make or imply any assertions or warranties with
regard to the accuracy, effectiveness, completeness or current validity of the
information and advice given, and materials or products described or mentioned in this web-site;
(2) do not accept any liability for effects, or lack of effects, of any kind resulting from the of use or misuse
of the information and advice given or materials or products described or mentioned in
this site, and
(3) will not be liable for damages
of any kind arising out of or in connection with the use of this Web site or
its content.
2. Privacy Policy.
The IBS Research Appeal fully respects the privacy of visitors to
this site. No attempt is made to link information gathered from visitors to
identifiable personal details. IBS Research Appeal does not sell, lease or rent
its information database to any third parties. By using this web-site you consent
to the collection and use of information by the charity as detailed below. If
the privacy policy is changed then the charity will post the revised privacy
policy on these pages so that visitors will always be aware what information
we collect, how we collect it, how we use it, and under what circumstances we
disclose it.
2.1. Information Gathered.
IBS Research Appeal gathers statistical information about visitors to this site,
by means of traffic data. This is information which does not personally identify
individual visitors, but which may be helpful for improving the services we offer. For example,
the time of day when the most visits occur can help us to infer geographically
where our visitors live (and may influence our choice of currencies in which
to offer our publications for sale). Details of which of our pages are most
visited (and which are not!) enables us to improve the usefulness and appeal
of our site. Additionally, any demographic information gathered may be used
in our ongoing research into IBS. When we are running surveys or inviting participation
or feedback, we invite participants to leave us their e-mail addresses. This
is always for a specific purpose stated at the time, for example if a participant
wishes to be notified by e-mail of the results of a survey.
2.2 Use of Information.
Demographic information gathered is only used within IBS Research Appeal in
conjunction with our research programmes. E-mail addresses given by participants
in surveys and registration etc are used only for the purposes stated at the
time, e.g. to enable the participants to receive survey results. If at the time
of giving your e-mail address to IBS Research Appeal you indicate that you would
be willing to participate further, then we may contact you to conduct research
regarding IBS via on-line surveys.
2.3 Disclosure of Information.
IBS
Research Appeal and its associates keeps
all of your personal information private and does not share it with any third
parties. We will only disclose your personal information if we have reasonable cause to believe
that we must do so (1) to comply with legal requirements or (2) to protect the rights, property
or other interests of IBS Research Appeal, its associates, subscribers, customers and patrons.
2.4 Communication from IBS Research Appeal.
IBS Research Appeal will not send you any unsolicited information, including
e-mail, except that we may contact you to conduct research regarding IBS via
on-line surveys if you have indicated your willingness to participate.
2.5 "Cookies".
Cookies are pieces of information that a Web site may transfer to your computer's
hard disk to recognise return visitors, or to maintain information that you have
entered, for example on a form. The use of cookies is commonplace, and they can be
used to provide useful features for a site's visitors. Cookies can identify a specific
computer but can not personally identify users. Most browsers are initially set up to accept
cookies, but the settings can be adjusted to refuse cookies. IBS Research
Appeal does not attempt to infer personal information from cookies. Some parts
of this site may not function correctly if your browser is set to refuse cookies.
2.6 Storage of Information.
All information collected by IBS Research Appeal is stored in secure operating
environments that are not available to the public.
3. Copyright.
All of the content, design and underlying software of this web site is copyright,
either to IBS Research Appeal or its suppliers and third-party application providers.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Permission is granted to print in hard copy, or to save electronically as files,
portions of the content of this Web site for the purposes of (1) placing an order
with IBS Research Appeal and (2) for the private, individual and non-commercial
use of visitors to this site. Any other reproduction or modification of the content, design or
underlying software of this site, or its
redistribution by electronic or hard-copy means, is strictly prohibited.
"Deep Linking" and other forms of passing-off of the content of this web site as if
it were the content of another web site is strictly prohibited.
4. Trade Marks.
ALL TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGED. Product and company names mentioned on this Web
site may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
5. Governing Law.
The law applying to this site is English law.
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